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USA:81e AG de l’ONU Judith Suminwa plaide pour l’application du droit international et la réforme du multilatéralisme

New York, 23 septembre 2026(TOP243NEWS).-La Première ministre de la République démocratique du Congo, Judith Suminwa Tuluka, représentant le Président Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, a pris la parole mercredi à la tribune de la 81e session de l’Assemblée générale des Nations Unies, à New York. Dans son intervention, la cheffe du Gouvernement congolais a placé au centre de son message la défense du droit international, la situation sécuritaire dans l’Est de la RDC, la réforme du système multilatéral ainsi que la valorisation des ressources naturelles africaines. Judith Suminwa a appelé à restaurer la confiance dans le multilatéralisme à travers une application constante des principes de la Charte des Nations Unies, notamment l’égalité souveraine des États, le règlement pacifique d...

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DRC:Félix Tshisekedi Receives His Counterparts from Congo-Brazzaville, Burundi and CAR for CHESD’s 10th Anniversary

Breaking News, DIPLOMATIE, SECURITE

Kinshasa, August 20, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).- The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, is receiving several African counterparts in Kinshasa this Thursday to mark the 10th anniversary of the College of Advanced Studies in Strategy and Defence (CHESD). The Congolese Head of State is welcoming, in particular, his counterparts from the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou N’Guesso, Burundi, Évariste Ndayishimiye, and the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadéra, for the ceremony dedicated to a decade of strategic training and reflection. Established to strengthen the capacities of civilian and military officials in the fields of defence, security and strategy, CHESD has become a forum for reflection on national, regional and international s...

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DRC:Pacification and Restoration of State Authority in Areas Occupied by Mobondo at the Center of Special Briefing in Kinshasa

Breaking News, Politics, SECURITE

Kinshasa, August 18, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).- The Minister of Communication and Media and Government Spokesperson, Patrick Muyaya Katembwe, and the Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence, in charge of Veterans Affairs, Éliezer Charmant Ntambwe TAMBWE Mposhi, co-hosted a special briefing in Kinshasa on Monday focused on pacification and the restoration of state authority in areas occupied by the Mobondo in the Grand Bandundu–Kongo Central–Kinshasa triangle. Focusing on the security and political challenges facing the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the press briefing notably addressed the efforts being undertaken by the Government to restore state authority and strengthen security in areas affected by Mobondo-related violence. The briefing took place amid Kinshasa’s cont...

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DRC:Gentiny Ngobila Honored with a Certificate of Merit for Excellence by the “+242” Association

Breaking News, INTERNATIONAL, Politics

Brazzaville, August 17, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).- Congolese senator from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and national president of the Alliance of Progressive Congolese (ACP), Gentiny Ngobila Mbaka, was honored on Sunday in Brazzaville with a Certificate of Merit awarded by the “+242” association, during a ceremony held on the sidelines of his stay in the Congolese capital. According to the organizers, the distinction recognizes his commitment to strengthening ties between the peoples living on both banks of the Congo River, as well as his efforts toward social cohesion and development. The presentation of the certificate took place amid a mobilization of Gentiny Ngobila’s supporters and sympathizers in Brazzaville. The ACP federation in the Congolese capital had announced a m...

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DRC:Judith Suminwa Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of Kinshasa

Breaking News, EDUCATION

Kinshasa, Aug. 10, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).- Democratic Republic of Congo Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka on Monday received an Honorary Doctorate in International Relations from the University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN), in recognition of her career and work at the helm of the government. The distinction was awarded during an academic ceremony held at UNIKIN’s student plaza, attended by the President of the Senate, several government officials, academic and scientific leaders, as well as members of Suminwa’s family. The university presented the honorary degree as recognition of Judith Suminwa’s commitment to governance, peace, development and the promotion of gender parity. The DRC’s first woman to serve as prime minister, Suminwa also became, according to information presented during...

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DRC First Lady urges youth to turn social media into tools for civic engagement

Breaking News, MEDIAS, SOCIETE

Kinshasa, Aug. 11, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).- Democratic Republic of Congo’s First Lady Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi has urged young Congolese to use social media responsibly, saying digital platforms can be used to raise awareness, create opportunities and mobilise people around causes of public interest. She made the remarks during a gathering at Kinshasa’s Academy of Fine Arts organised as part of the “From Virtual to Real – VAR” initiative. Nyakeru Tshisekedi praised young people involved in a petition seeking recognition of GENOCOST, a term used to refer to genocides committed in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The petition is targeting 200,000 signatures, with organisers reporting increased mobilisation and sharing on social media. “Today, above all, I saw the virtual world become r...

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DRC:Kinshasa signs agreement with Vingroup to accelerate city expansion project

Breaking News, SOCIETE

Kinshasa, Aug. 10, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).- The Congolese government, the Committee for the Monitoring of the Kinshasa City Expansion Project (CSSPEVK) and Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup signed a cooperation agreement on Monday aimed at accelerating the implementation of the capital’s expansion project, particularly its housing component. The agreement brings together the expertise and resources of the three parties to support the development of new residential areas, ease overcrowding and provide Kinshasa residents with modern and adequate housing. The project is part of efforts to address the challenges posed by the rapid urban growth of Kinshasa, one of Africa’s largest cities, while supporting the expansion and modernization of the capital. Kinshasa Governor Daniel Bumba welcom...

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DRC:Fifi Masuka launches Lualaba Mobilité with 29 buses to strengthen public transport in Kolwezi

Breaking News, SOCIETE

Kolwezi, Aug. 10, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).- Lualaba Governor Fifi Masuka Saini officially launched Lualaba Mobilité (LUMO) on Monday, a provincial public transport company established to strengthen mass transit in Kolwezi, with 29 buses being put into service. The new fleet is divided among three services: nine buses for inter-school transport, 10 for inter-university transport and 10 for inter-community transport, according to data presented at the launch ceremony. The initiative is aimed at improving mobility for residents of Kolwezi, a rapidly growing mining city where demand for public transport has increased in recent years amid demographic and economic expansion. The buses, purchased with funds from the Lualaba provincial government, are expected to facilitate transportation for p...

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DRC:United Methodist Church Calls on Worshippers to Serve God with Faith, Courage and Perseverance

Breaking News, RELIGION

Kolwezi, August 9, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).- The United Methodist Church, a member community of the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC) in Lualaba Province, dedicated its special Methodist Laymen’s Service this Sunday to a call for faith, commitment and perseverance in serving God. David Kakez, the guest preacher of the day, invited by the Central Methodist Church and coming from the Nouvelle Cité de David Extension Parish of the United Methodist Church in Kolwezi, urged worshippers to reflect on the theme “Serving God: A Duty and a Privilege.” His sermon emphasized that Christians should view their spiritual commitment not as a constraint, but as a mission entrusted to them by God. Drawing in particular on teachings from Colossians 3:21-25, Revelation 22:12, as well as several other biblical ...

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DRC:Kinshasa to Host AUDA-NEPAD Country Office to Support Agenda 2063 Projects

Breaking News, DIPLOMATIE

Kinshasa, Aug. 6 (TOP243NEWS) – The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the African Union Development Agency–New Partnership for Africa's Development (AUDA-NEPAD) signed an agreement on Thursday to establish the agency's country office in Kinshasa. The agreement was signed during a ceremony at the African Union City, chaired by President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, in the presence of Prime Minister Judith Suminwa, several government officials and representatives of international financial institutions. The agreement was signed on behalf of the Congolese government by Foreign Trade Minister Julien Paluku Kahongya and by AUDA-NEPAD Chief Executive Officer Dr. Nardos Bekele-Thomas. Paluku, who also serves as the President's Special Envoy to the AUDA-NEPAD Steering Committee,...